GEOL 593

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Advanced Studies in Geology

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Credit: 1 TO 8 hours.

Work may be taken in the following fields: (a) general geology; Field trip fee may be required for this section. (b) engineering geology; (c) geomorphology and glacial geology; (d) clay mineralogy; (e) ground-water geology; (f) geomicrobiology; (g) geological fluid dynamics; (h) mineralogy and crystallography; (i) paleontology; (j) geochemistry: (k) geophysics; (l) petrography and petrology; (m) sedimentology; (n) stratigraphy; (o) oceanography; (p) submarine geology; (q) structural geology and geotectonics; (r) mathematical geology; (s) sedimentary petrography; (t) petroleum geology; (u) coal geology; (v) isotope geology and geochronology; (w) electron beam analysis; (x) vulcanology; (y) environmental geology; and (z) planetology.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated.

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GEOL 593 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
10267	Independent Study		ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required
78120	Online	Y4	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Pettijohn, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Foundations Environmtl Geology Section Info: Foundations of Environmental Geology is a cornerstone course for the Environmental Geology online graduate program (https://igeology.illinois.edu). It covers a range of topics in environmental geology, including field methods, geologic hazards, environmental policy, and site assessment and remedial best practices. Students will also learn Python programming and apply their knowledge and skills to a final project. Through a combination of readings, discussions, seminars, and hands-on exercises, students will build a foundation for their studies and interact with industry partners. 4 Credit hours. Standard letter graded. Restriction(s): Restricted to NDEG:WeatherClimteRA ONL-UIUC, MS:WeatherClimteRA ONL-UIUC, MS:Environ Geology ONL-UIUC, NDEG:Environ Geology ONL-UIUC, MS:GIS & Data Sci ONL - UIUC, or NDEG:GIS & Data Sci ONL -UIUC.
80540	Online	Y5	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Pettijohn, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Foundations Environmtl Geology Section Info: Foundations of Environmental Geology is a cornerstone course for the Environmental Geology online graduate program (https://igeology.illinois.edu). It covers a range of topics in environmental geology, including field methods, geologic hazards, environmental policy, and site assessment and remedial best practices. Students will also learn Python programming and apply their knowledge and skills to a final project. Through a combination of readings, discussions, seminars, and hands-on exercises, students will build a foundation for their studies and interact with industry partners. 4 Credit hours. Standard letter graded. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Earth Sci & Environmental Chng department. Not intended for MS:Environ Geology ONL-UIUC or NDEG:Environ Geology ONL-UIUC.
30428	Online	Y6	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Pettijohn, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Foundations Environmtl Geology Section Info: Foundations of Environmental Geology is a cornerstone course for the Environmental Geology online graduate program (https://igeology.illinois.edu). It covers a range of topics in environmental geology, including field methods, geologic hazards, environmental policy, and site assessment and remedial best practices. Students will also learn Python programming and apply their knowledge and skills to a final project. Through a combination of readings, discussions, seminars, and hands-on exercises, students will build a foundation for their studies and interact with industry partners. 4 Credit hours. Standard letter graded. Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Crop Sciences -UIUC, MS: Civil Engr - Online - UIUC, MCS: Computer Sci OFF - UIUC, MS:Nat Res Env Sci -UIUC, MS:Env Engr Civil Engr -UIUC, NDEG:Graduate OR - UIUC, MENG:Mech Engineering Onl-UIUC, MENG:Elec & Comp Eng ONL -UIUC, MENG:Engr:Energy Sys Onl-UIUC, MENG:Bioeng:Gen Bioeng On-UIUC, or MENG:Bioeng:Bioinstr Onl -UIUC.
80553	Lecture-Discussion	Y7	11:00AM -12:20PM	MF	220 Davenport Hall	Nguyen, H	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Tree Rings and Climate Section Info: This class is an introduction to dendrochonology with a focus on dendroclimatology. We will learn how to collect and process tree ring samples with hands-on lab practice. The course will then cover how to interpret tree ring data, and statistical methods for climate reconstructions from tree rings. Finally, we will cover some applications of tree-ring-based reconstructions in climate studies, water resources, and forest management. 3 credit hours. Standard letter graded.